Sao Tome and Principe: Facts & Stats
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Also Known As | República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe • Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe • São Tomé e Príncipe |
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Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Américo d’Oliveira Ramos |
Capital | São Tomé |
Population | (2025 est.) 233,100 |
Head Of State | President: Carlos Vila Nova |
Form Of Government | multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [55]) |
Official Language | Portuguese |
Official Religion | none |
Official Name | República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe (Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe) |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 1,001 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 386 |
Monetary Unit | dobra (Db)1 |
Population Rank | (2025) 189 |
Population Projection 2030 | 263,000 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 603.9 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 232.9 |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2022) 68.3% • Rural: (2022) 31.7% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 65.4 years • Female: (2022) 68.7 years |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2021) 97% • Female: (2021) 91% |
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 596 |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 2,580 |
1The dobra was pegged to the euro (€) from January 2010 at a rate of 24,500 dobras = €1. |
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National anthem of Sao Tome and Principe
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